I was laid off last year.

I come to this site just to keep up with what's going on. But I must say, reading all the latest posts pertaining to the current lay offs has opened old wounds.

I've gone through all stages of denial, acceptance, etc, etc....

Today has been a particularly (extremely) hard day. I'm not at an age of being competitive or employable, so I'm taking it easy now days. But remembering how I was treated after giving Chevron so much of me has been hard today.

I remember our manager, after coming back from Sam Ramon, acting and saying how optimistic he/she felt, "everything looks like it's going to be ok from now on because there was soooo much collaboration yada yada"

Talk about building us up??!!

Just to find out at the end of the week that "sorry but, you've been left standing" ........ So much for "I feel optimistic" "everything is going to be ok".

Ugh...... Not the best feeling in the world, you know?

Re-living it all today.

Best of luck to you all. I hope your lives are not too affected.

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I completely agree. It was Dec when I was let go. Now that thousands of us have gotten off the train, it makes it very difficult to avoid watching the train wreck. So, while this board is childish at times, it also brings some entertainment. When the second big wave of cuts hits this week, those who felt like they were somehow superior to those let go earlier, will face the harsh reality. That Chevron doesn't care, no matter how good or bad you are. You are just a number, like the rest of us.

OP i feel for you. The half truths from management and the layoff process are disgraceful. Certainly not fitting with The Chevron Way that I know.

Its hard to turn away from reading this board when it's the only venue for information. But you now know it's too painful to visit. It's just not worth it. The wounds probably won't heal but focus your eyes forward and reclaim your quality of life. You're a survivor.

Its not a glitch, it's impostor-posters who can't comment on their own, so they start threads copying posts they read and I guess would like to see further discussion.

Nope. It's a glitch. I saw another poster who appears did the same. I did not post it twice, not intentionally anyway.

But thanks for your kindness.

OP, you posted this remark on another post earlier today. What compels you to turn it into a topic thread? Too much repetition going on. I wouldn't be surprised that bad habit of yours was s reason behind getting sh!t canned last year. Reflect on that a bit.

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I was laid off last year.

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